Comments on: Build your author platform: 10 tips from a pro

By: Joyce

Joyce — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:20:42 +0000

Thank you so much for this goldmine of information.

By: Lynn Henriksen

Lynn Henriksen — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:47:10 +0000

Thanks to both of you, Alan and Michele!
Great straight forwards tips that I’ll take to heart and the business plan.
See you in a couple weeks at the San Francisco Writers Conferene on Valentines weekend.

By: Marcia Naomi Berger

Marcia Naomi Berger — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:44:37 +0000

Hi Alan,

Thanks for this useful, concise article. I’ll send a link to it to members of my platform building group.

Looking forward to seeing you at the 2010 San Francisco Writers Conference.

All the best,
Naomi

By: J. Bolden

J. Bolden — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:25:34 +0000

This is a wonderful article very simple, practical, and one that is being tweeted by me right now! Thank you for this.

By: Gwendolyn

Gwendolyn — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:48:45 +0000

I write for children and those tips will work for me, too. I know someone who hired a PR person. Despite the expense, she was very happy with the results.

By: Linda Katmarian

Linda Katmarian — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:08:48 +0000

Good advice. The publishing world has become very demanding. Thanks for the hand up.

By: Dustin Hansen

Dustin Hansen — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:25:14 +0000

This is fantastic. It looks like a ton of work - but I for one relish this type of opportunity. I’m a horrible salesman - I hate making the pitch, but if it’s something I believe in then it’s a breeze. If I don’t believe in my own work enough to promote it then I’m writing the wrong book.

Great advice as usual.

By: Gabrielle

Gabrielle — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:46:04 +0000

EDIT: Thank you Michele Borba for your insight/tips…!

By: Gabrielle

Gabrielle — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:14:17 +0000

What — write a book, become an entrepreneur? It’s come to this?

I suppose I embrace a romanticized, more Proustian approach to writing — more isolationist than celebrity-seeking. Except for occasional interviews, I would prefer a publicist to take care of anything and everything that would detract from the REAL work, and since you say they’re quite expensive, I guess the best solution for me is to marry one!

Nevertheless, thank you, Alan for your insight…

By: MILLICENT HO SUE

MILLICENT HO SUE — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:22:32 +0000

I like your tips, for first time authors,iam looking for an agent to help me along.

By: Omkar Patil

Omkar Patil — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:44:46 +0000

Alan Rinzler is very good advisor for those who are new authors.

By: Jeannie Claire

Jeannie Claire — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:54:53 +0000

Alan Rinzler gives excellent advice for any writer who is either in the process or continuing to build their name as a respected book author. Thank you. ~ Jeannie Claire, Author of the book Another Search for Shelter.

By: Christina Katz

Christina Katz — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:13:08 +0000

I like this post a lot. It contains lots of practical suggestions for first-time authors. The media kit tip is especially useful. Thanks so much!

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